As a behavioral health therapist and as a parent, it pains me to look at our extensive waitlist and know that there are kids and families needing our services that aren’t currently being served. The behavioral health team decided to get creative over the summer to provide more kids with the supports they need by […]
As we head back to the school year, we are throwing it back to one of our most popular episodes from last year! Though last year’s school experience was a little more typical than the year before, the emotions that come with returning often remain the same — eagerness, nervousness, anxiety, and more. Encompass pediatric […]
As parents, sometimes we see our kids struggling and wonder if they would benefit from some outside help such as counseling. But how do we know if, and when it’s the right time and where do we start? What does it look like and what’s my role as a caregiver? Recognizing May as Mental Health […]
Como padres, a veces vemos que nuestros hijos tienen dificultades y nos preguntamos si se beneficiarían de alguna ayuda externa, como asesoramiento. Pero, ¿cómo sabemos si es el momento adecuado y cuándo, y por dónde empezamos? ¿Cómo se ve y cuál es mi papel? Reconociendo a mayo como el Mes de la Concientización sobre la […]
As a human, I want to cry and scream and march. As a mom, I want to hug and hold and protect. As a therapist, I have to merge those desires together and try to put words to this continuing, repetitive tragedy and the ongoing impact on our kids and families. As an organization, we […]
One of the first of many important roles as a parent is feeding your infant. Feeding can be a calm, beautiful time, but it can also be an uneasy and stressful time as you nourish and build a connection with your baby. Encompass parents Afton and Alex share their experience with their 11-month-old twins who […]
